8 Fall Staples I'm Cutting Out and Their 2022 Replacements

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@tylynnnguyen

Chunky loafers and I had a good run. I wore pairs with cushy lug soles almost exclusively over the past few fall seasons, and while they're certainly comfortable, I'm refocusing on their classic counterpart—penny loafers. Part of the reason my fall wardrobe is feeling dull has to do with how many trends I bought into, so this season, I'm looking to timeless staples like these loafers that boast longevity.

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@camillecharriere

Leather jackets are a fall staple that's nonnegotiable for me. I'm not feeling quite as excited about leather blazers as I once was, so to fill their role, I'm looking to vintage-inspired and oversize silhouettes like the ones Prada is offering this season. While the designer iteration is pinned to my mood board, I'll be looking to re-create the look with affordable and secondhand options.

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@brooklynngallagher

I've broadcasted my love for ribcage-skimming jeans in the past, and while I won't be ousting all my high-waisted denim, I'm removing the excess pairs to make room for more low-slung silhouettes that note this year's early aughts revival.

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@champagnemani

Another fall item I'm guilty of hoarding is platform ankle boots. Already this year, I've worn my structured knee-high boots more times than I can possibly recount (yes, I've kept them in rotation throughout the summer), so I'm taking it as a sign to double down on the style for fall.

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@maria_bernad

I blame it on the balletcore aesthetic that's on the rise (looking at you, Miu Miu ballet flats), but I can't resist the urge to douse myself in soft baby pink, especially via delicate satin and silk pieces. I'm even going so far as to predict I'll wear these pretty shades as often as traditional fall neutrals like camel and tan.

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@anna__laplaca

Waistcoats have been trending all year long, and this season, I'm ready to prioritize them over any other top style. In seasons prior, I would have opted for a coordinated ensemble with a matching blazer and pants, but now, I'm finding even more ways to incorporate tailored vests into my day-to-day looks for maximum versatility. I love their effortless, ready-for-business feel. 

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@aude_julie

Slim-profile sneakers inspired by classic soccer silhouettes are replacing my previous affinity for basketball styles with thicker gum soles. I love the retro feel they lend to casual outfits. Following in the footsteps of celebs such as Bella Hadid and Kendall Jenner, I just purchased Adidas Sambas and have been wearing them nonstop.

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@hoskelsa

Once a cornerstone style of the early 2000s, bowler bags are bubbling up once again among a certain subset of cool girls, and I'm after a simpler leather version to carry as my new everyday bag. I think its vintage-inspired silhouette will lend some interest to my fall outfits while being a functional go-with-anything bag to reach for regularly. Sorry to chain-strap bags, but I'm preferring a more subdued vibe that's hardware-free lately.